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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 299.34 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 299.34 and 127.66 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 299.34 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/299.34 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 299.34 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 38,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213.74/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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